Cryptocurrency scam disrupted by Brooklyn DA's office investigation
Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez says his team successfully disrupted a cryptocurrency scam operation.
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Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez says his team successfully disrupted a cryptocurrency scam operation.
The Brooklyn district attorney announced Thursday his team successfully disrupted a cryptocurrency operation that defrauded people from across the country out of millions of dollars.
The $1 billion lawsuit alleges Portuguese soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo's promotion of the NFTs led people into costly and unsafe investments.
Sam Bankman-Fried, who oversaw the shocking collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, could be sentenced to more than 100 years in prison after he was found guilty in one of the biggest fraud cases in U.S. history. Errol Barnett has more.
The former crypto billionaire pleaded not guilty to fraud and money laundering charges in his first court appearance since his bail was revoked.
Sam Bankman-Fried is accused of cheating his customers out of millions of dollars. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the details.
The FTX founder reached out to witnesses and the defendant was remanded to a federal detention center, according to court records.
Court papers were delivered to the Hall of Famer after he eluded them for months, an attorney said.
The Securities and Exchange Commission announced charges against crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun and celebrity backers of his crypto asset companies Tronix and BitTorrent.
FTX founder duped customers by using their crypto to pay debts at hedge fund Alameda Research, prosecutors say.
Sam Bankman-Fried is due in a Manhattan federal courtroom Tuesday afternoon.
The co-founder of FTX faced a judge and is now set to live with his parents while he awaits trial, CBS2's Kevin Rincon reports.
The former boss of the failed crypto currency exchange FTX has been extradited from the Bahamas and is believed to here in New York. CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
Securities regulators claim Sam Bankman-Fried built a "house of cards" while telling investors their money was safe.
Samuel Bankman-Fried is facing multiple federal felony charges after the collapse of his company. CBS2's Jessica Moore reports.
Bankman-Fried was arrested on charges including wire fraud and conspiracy related to the collapse of his cryptocurrency exchange.
Samuel Bankman-Fried was arrested Monday in the Bahamas the request of federal prosecutors. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook has the details.
FTX was one of the world's largest cryptocurrencies before it collapsed last month, leaving at least 1 million investors unable to access their funds. CBS2's Kristine Johnson reports.
Some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment promoted crypto "Ponzi scheme" to investors, lawsuit alleges.
CEO Sam Bankman-Fried also resigned from FTX, which was facing a financial crunch and a federal probe.
An examination of operations found the company's compliance with banking regulations had not kept up with growth.
New York's department of financial services has fined online brokerage Robinhood $30 million.
She's accused of founding a fake cryptocurrency called OneCoin.
The measure would require the IRS to adopt guidance on merchant acceptance of digital assets and charitable contributions.
The milestone environmental measure is designed to tap the brakes on the spread of cryptocurrency mining operations burning fossil fuels in New York.
The rookie running back took a hard hit over the middle on a pass attempt in the second quarter against the Eagles on Sunday.
The four-term Democratic congresswoman appeared on "The Point with Marcia Kramer" as she faces the GOP's Jack Ciattarelli.
Two weeks ago, Mangold revealed he was looking for a kidney donor.
The following is the transcript of the interview with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democrat of New York, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Oct. 26, 2025.
In an exclusive interview, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said that he will consider a presidential campaign after the 2026 midterm elections.
The rookie running back took a hard hit over the middle on a pass attempt in the second quarter against the Eagles on Sunday.
Two weeks ago, Mangold revealed he was looking for a kidney donor.
According to preliminary numbers from the Board of Elections, nearly 80,000 voters checked in across all five boroughs.
His mother self-deported, but thought her son would be fine in the U.S. because of his special immigrant juvenile status.
The weekend is shaping up to be pretty decent, albeit on the cool side.
The weekend is shaping up to be pretty decent, albeit on the cool side.
In the last few years, New York City has not had much snow, due to mild and dry winters.
A nor'easter that soaked the NYC area Sunday and Monday brought more than 4 inches of rainfall and winds above 60 mph.
A nor'easter that's bearing down on the NYC area continues to cause flooding concerns today for Long Island and New Jersey.
New Jersey is under a state of emergency, along with New York City and the surrounding region.
The rookie running back took a hard hit over the middle on a pass attempt in the second quarter against the Eagles on Sunday.
The four-term Democratic congresswoman appeared on "The Point with Marcia Kramer" as she faces the GOP's Jack Ciattarelli.
Two weeks ago, Mangold revealed he was looking for a kidney donor.
The weekend is shaping up to be pretty decent, albeit on the cool side.
Montclair Public Schools officials say the teachers are being laid off because of a $19.6 million budget shortfall.
A man suffocated his estranged wife by dousing her face with a chemical mixture at her home in Herricks, Nassau County Police said.
Gardy Coriolan was trying to subdue an unruly patient while working an overnight shift at Mercy Hospital in Rockville Centre, police say.
Thomas Mascia pleaded guilty over the summer to falsely reporting an incident, tampering with physical evidence and official misconduct.
Three of the band's founding members are from Long Island, and this is their first time playing the arena where they grew up going to see shows.
Officials say the driver was drunk and high when he sideswiped a police officer, sending his squad car into a ravine.
The four-term Democratic congresswoman appeared on "The Point with Marcia Kramer" as she faces the GOP's Jack Ciattarelli.
The following is the transcript of the interview with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democrat of New York, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Oct. 26, 2025.
In an exclusive interview, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said that he will consider a presidential campaign after the 2026 midterm elections.
According to preliminary numbers from the Board of Elections, nearly 80,000 voters checked in across all five boroughs.
President Trump met with the emir and prime minister of Qatar Saturday aboard Air Force One during a refueling stop.
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health challenges in the U.S., according to the National Alliance on Mental Health.
The next time you're buying something sweet at a New York City restaurant, you may notice a new warning comes with it.
The newly expanded facility will serve more than 30,000 children annually and is the borough's only pediatric trauma center.
The Womb Bus offers an opportunity for new and expecting moms to form a special bond.
Nick Mangold, who spent his entire NFL career with the Jets, is seeking a kidney donor with type O blood.
The legendary rockers will play on July 7, 9, 12 and 14 in New York City -- before heading to Edinburgh, Scotland; Dublin and London.
Hundreds of people waited in line for hours to catch the performance on a livestream.
The NFL is not considering dropping Bad Bunny as its Super Bowl halftime headline performer, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said.
Three of the band's founding members are from Long Island, and this is their first time playing the arena where they grew up going to see shows.
Limp Bizkit, with roots in Jacksonville, Florida, emerged in the late 1990s with a sound that melds alternative rock, heavy metal and rap.
The rookie running back took a hard hit over the middle on a pass attempt in the second quarter against the Eagles on Sunday.
Two weeks ago, Mangold revealed he was looking for a kidney donor.
The Philadelphia Flyers defeated the New York Islanders 4-3 in a shootout on Saturday.
Fields has thrown for less than 50 yards in three of his starts for the Jets this season.
"There's nothing more important to the league and its fans than the integrity of the competition," NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Friday. "I had a pit in my stomach. It was very upsetting."
Officials say the site for a new elementary school in Brooklyn is safe, but some are skeptical because of lingering contamination from a decades-old Superfund site.
From Greenpoint community gardens to Governor's Island orchards, New Yorkers are reconnecting with the city's agricultural past through historic fruit trees.
A new survey found hundreds of illegally parked vehicles in the Downtown Brooklyn every day.
The newly expanded facility will serve more than 30,000 children annually and is the borough's only pediatric trauma center.
Families visiting Most Holy Trinity Cemetery say they've been left searching for the graves of loved ones after thousands of copper monuments were stolen over the years.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
New Yorkers have strong opinions about the federal government shutdown, which has been going for 26 days and counting.
New Jersey voters have a lot of questions for the Democratic congresswoman who wants to move into the governor's mansion.
The New Jersey Democratic congresswoman is in a pitched battle with Republican Jack Ciattarelli to succeed term-limited Gov. Phil Murphy.
Sherrill is in a combative and closely watched race against Republican Jack Ciattarelli that's entering the home stretch.
As the government shutdown has stretched on with Democrats refusing to back any funding bill unless it extends ACA subsidies, open enrollment is set to begin on Nov. 1. But House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the healthcare premiums are "not locked in," suggesting that open enrollment could be extended or Congress could intervene.
